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deluded

dih-LOO-dihd

Deluded (adjective) means holding a belief that is clearly false, often stubbornly. Example: “He was deluded enough to think he could win without training.”

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Holding a belief that is clearly false, often stubbornly.
"He was deluded enough to think he could win without training."

How to use deluded

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBelieving something untrue, usually despite obvious evidence to the contrary.

Word forms

more deluded comparative, most deluded superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “deluded” mean?

The word “deluded” means holding a belief that is clearly false, often stubbornly. In plain terms, believing something untrue, usually despite obvious evidence to the contrary.

How do you pronounce “deluded”?

“Deluded” is pronounced dih-LOO-dihd (/dɪˈluːdɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “deluded” in a sentence?

Here is “deluded” used in a sentence: “He was deluded enough to think he could win without training.”

What part of speech is “deluded”?

“Deluded” is an adjective.

Is “deluded” a common word?

“Deluded” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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